Interest groups are reluctant (don’t want) to make use of lobbying, or the practice of approaching senators and representatives in the outer room of a capitol.

Time magazine’s quotation supports the observation that many former government officials are taking the knowledge and relationships of their former job and using it in a new career in political lobbying.

Lawmakers benefit from lobbyists because they sometimes provide _____________

This is the direct way interest groups try to influence government.

Individuals learn their political beliefs and attitudes in a process called ___________

The set of values and beliefs about a nation and its government that most citizens share is called a ____________

This group of Americans believes in an active national government.

This is a way of measuring public opinion.

Labor- and business-interest groups are concerned with this issue.

This is the lobbyist's strongest weapon to influence political policy.

The group to be studied in a scientific poll is called __________

This is a small group of people who are typical of the universe.

This technique provides an equal chance for everyone in the universe to be selected for the poll.

Compare Political Parties to Interest Groups.  All of the following comparisons are false EXCEPT:

The leaders of special interest groups are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

In performing their primary tasks to influence public policy, which of the following is legally available to lobbyists?

How your personal background and life experiences influence the formation of your political opinions is called _________

Which of the following areas of political socialization include an example of the influence exerted by close friends of a labor union supporter?

An individual's friends, church, synagogue, clubs, and work groups make up that person's _________________

During which of the following years did total PAC spending increase by approximately $50 million?

According to the graph of PAC Contributions, total PAC spending decreased during what years, after rising steadily for eight years?

The data from the graphs of PAC Contributions lead you to conclude________

This group of Americans believes in a limited national government.

What is a word that refers to an individual’s feelings that they can be an effective influence in politics?

When a researcher wants to discover the public opinion of an entire group of people, what is the term given to the entire group of people to be studied in a scientific poll?

President Approval Ratings since 1940

According to the above chart of President Approval Ratings, during which president’s term did approval ratings sink as low as 25 percent?

According to the graph of President Approval Ratings, which of the following presidents had higher approval ratings, compared to the other three?

During which presidency did public approval ratings fall the most from beginning to end of the term?

According to the President Approval Ratings chart, which president saw the highest approval ratings?

Which of the following political ideologies believes in limiting the role of government, except in supporting traditional moral values?

Which of the following political ideologies believes that the government should play an active and important role in the promotion of health, education, and justice?

____________________ includes the ideas and attitudes a significant number of Americans hold about government and political issues.

The ideology of ____________________ falls between conservative and liberal.

Individuals learn their political beliefs and attitudes from their family, friends, school, and coworkers in a process called political ___________________________________.

Television, radio, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, and books make up the ____________________.

Civic Participation Why would a citizen who wants to influence government policy on an issue be better off working through an interest group than through a political party?  Explain why interest groups are more effective than political parties in influencing policy.

Public Policy What are the advantages and drawbacks (disadvantages) for a legislator if he or she relies on a lobbyist for information about a political issue or proposed law?  Include both an advantage and disadvantage for full credit.  Give examples.

Public Policy Although the House and Senate limit interest groups' gifts and entertainment for lawmakers, in what other ways do interest groups use their money to influence Congress? Explain 2 ways interest groups use their money to influence legislators.  Write complete sentences.

Cultural Pluralism How would the views of a liberal and a conservative differ on government provision of health insurance for all Americans?  Which view do you hold and why?